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FBI Agents Sue Trump Administration for Wrongful Termination After Kneeling at George Floyd Protest
Dec 09, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Twelve FBI agents have filed a lawsuit challenging their termination by the Trump administration for kneeling during a 2020 George Floyd protest, despite an internal investigation clearing them of wrongdoing. The agents claim FBI Director Kash Patel fired them at President Trump's urging, violating their constitutional rights, and are seeking reinstatement, back pay, and pension preservation.
FBI Terminates Agents Who Kneeled During 2020 George Floyd Protests Amid Broader Personnel Changes
Sep 28, 2025 12:18 am CST
The FBI has fired approximately 20 agents who were photographed kneeling during racial justice protests following George Floyd's death in 2020. This termination comes as part of a larger personnel restructuring under Director Kash Patel, which has included the dismissal of several high-ranking officials who oversaw sensitive investigations. The FBI Agents Association has condemned these firings as unlawful, particularly noting that military veterans with additional protections were among those terminated.